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Dr browns nipples suddenly too fast?

megleighmc wrote:

We've been having a problem with the nipples on our Dr Browns bottles and I haven't been able to find anyone else having this problem online. Suddenly the level one nipples have started to flow out in a fast steady stream causing my DS to have trouble keeping up. I feel like I keep having to throw out nipples and I find that I have to pack extras if we go out anywhere just in case and I cant even get into the stress in causes during nighttime feedings! Has anyone else experienced this? Is there perhaps a trick to preserve the nipple integrity? Thanks for the help in advance!!

@megleighmc Nipples wear out over time & just need to be replaced as they do take a lot of abuse.

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megleighmc

Yeah that totally makes sense. I just feel like its too soon for that which is why I even bring it up. But then again I may have an unrealistic expectation since I'm a FTM. I mean my DS is 8 weeks. Should I expect to replace nipples monthy?

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mcalpink

@megleighmc I wouldn't think you'd have to replace that soon! We use the Dr. Brown bottles and nipples too and ours are still okay I think. I think they recommend to switch to level 2 at 3 months, so I would think that they would last at least that long.

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michellel04

@mcgeelisha This is exactly why I HATE dr brown bottles! I bought them thinking they had such great reviews, but my LO seriously can not stand these bottles. The nipple wears in one use and chokes him! I just use playtex drop ins. A whole lot easier to clean and much more convenient :-)

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GildaIvette

@mcgeelisha My Dr Brown's level p's are 5-6 weeks old and are loosening up as well.

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Kshawley

I had the same problem

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jodi4712

@megleighmc We use dr browns and dd is almost 9 weeks and the nipples still work great! Either they aren't wearing out or she likes a slightly faster flow.

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